NEWS

What is the Association for Institutional Research?

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is the world's largest association of higher education professionals working in institutional research, assessment, planning, and related postsecondary education fields. The organization provides educational resources, best practices, and professional development opportunities for more than 4,000 members. Its primary purpose is to support members in the process of collecting, analyzing, and converting data into information that supports decision-making in higher education. To learn more, visit About Us.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

IR in the Know

Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the US

In this annual update (2017) to Indicators of Higher Education Equity, the Pell Institute and Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy (AHEAD) of the University of Pennsylvania report the status of higher education equity in the United States and identify changes over time...MORE

IR in the Know, an eAIR feature, AIR's electronic newsletter, provides updates on current and emerging issues related to data collection, analyses, and reporting.

Careers in IR

To explore current job opportunities in institutional research, visit AIR's Job Board. If you are interested in graduate courses related to institutional research, visit the Graduate Education section of the Careers page of this site.